SUMMARY:
Our client in George is hiring!
They are looking for a Junior Tax Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Tax Manager and Head of Bookkeeping & Tax and will be responsible for managing the firm’s tax administration processes, SARS correspondence, submissions, registrations, and client tax matters.
POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities: Manage the income tax process for companies, individuals, deceased estates, and trusts , including calculations, submissions, and recordkeeping. Manage the provisional tax process for companies, individuals, and trusts. Prepare and send tax payment notices to managers and taxpayers, ensuring deadlines are communicated. Oversee the payroll tax function for clients. Handle SARS updates of particulars and tax registrations, including deceased estates and testamentary trusts. Process various SARS registration applications and forms via eFiling and SARS branches . Manage eFiling registrations, tax types, client particulars, and related administration. Prepare and submit supporting documentation to SARS while maintaining accurate records. Set up Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and other tax payments via eFiling and communicate these to taxpayers. Follow up on outstanding SARS refunds and liaise with relevant parties. Monitor SARS correspondence and maintain an accurate query register. Attend to SARS queries and taxpayer requests, with support from the Senior Tax Manager where required. Assist with SARS representative appointments. Maintain accurate records across various systems, including AJS Flow, eFiling, Easy File, Ufiling, CF Filing, Windeed , and other relevant platforms. Manage Avid Flow matters and scheduling . Assist with notices, correspondence, and bulk client communications. Assist with registration applications and administration involving institutions such as the Department of Labour, FEMA, RMA, and Master of the High Court . Provide guidance, training, and assistance to tax clerks with technical work and client correspondence. Requirements: Matric \/ Grade 12 Degree or diploma in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field Registered Tax Practitioner with a recognised controlling body in South Africa Minimum 4 years' experience in tax administration Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations , particularly the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 Solid knowledge of SARS policies and procedures Good understanding of the full tax administration function Strong computer skills Experience with tax assessment and payroll software, such as Simple Pay , will be advantageous Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Please follow our website and social media channels to be the first to know when our clients have new vacancies! Instagram: LinkedIn: website:
